Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,024,818); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3024818
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $529
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco F8 Pro by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.